Chapter 35

Chloe spotted him, too.

To be honest, in the last three years, Chloe had rarely seen him fully dressed. So, seeing him at Marian's party really threw her for a loop. It wasn’t because of his high status but because his whole vibe had changed. He had gone from a carefree playboy to a cool, refined gentleman. She just couldn’t wrap her head around it.

Next to Connor, a guy with gold-rimmed glasses chimed in, "Riverbrook really is a paradise. Even polygamy is allowed. No wonder you didn’t want to leave for the capital three years ago, Connor."

The others laughed. "Devon, you’ve got the guts to joke about Connor. Don’t forget, we traveled all the way from Eldridge to work for him."

"Yeah, Riverbrook’s customs are wild. I envy Mr. Lucas—two beautiful wives, one stunning like a queen, the other charming and sweet. What a lucky guy."

headach,

saying nothing. She was soon to become a prime-time TV host, a household name. She couldn’t afford a scandal. She knew Chloe well. Back in school, Chloe never competed with her. Chloe always stepped aside, whether it was for pretty dresses, bags,

care. Chloe wasn’t as fierce as she looked. Her striking beauty often made

go as planned. Chloe gave her a half- smile, neither speaking nor backing down, waiting for

of Connor’s friends suddenly spoke up, "Mr. Connor, I remember Mr. Lucas and Mrs. Moncada attending the grand lady’s 70th birthday. You should

and Linda’s. Linda’s heart skipped a beat. So this was Connor, the King of Eldridge, the man she wanted to interview. Her heart raced. Lucas had mentioned attending Marian's birthday with

Linda felt a pang of uncertainty.

their shared history, asking for a small favor didn’t

his wife. If you want to know who the real Mrs. Moncada

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